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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Finepix Z91
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 13 months after the ST80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung ST80

 Finepix Z90 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ST80 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST80

 Finepix Z90 ST80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the ST80.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Finepix Z90 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and ST80.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Finepix Z90 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography information
Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
68
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung ST80
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung ST80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung ST80
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $249